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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
4
Seattle officials report Kitty Bird, a longtime inebriate and local character, was jailed after being found intoxicated by officers Lillie and Decker. She recently married but returned to drinking and could not stay sober, leading to another confinement at the city jail.
The market notes entry of large quantities of fruit and vegetables with generally superior quality. Prices show a downward trend for many items including potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, and tomatoes, while meat prices list beef and mutton per pound with assorted weights and notes on animal stock. A separate item reports a driver sustaining injuries after a horse incident in a local service company.
A local firm announces a sweeping closeout selling eight hundred pianos and organs plus nine thousand dollars of sheet music and books and over seven thousand dollars of violins guitars mandolins and more. The effort aims to clear stock with deep cut prices as the biggest value event yet in town.
Retail upright pianos now $121 to $435 with multiple styles offered. Second hand square pianos and organs valued, all instruments guaranteed as represented. Store open Saturday evenings only. closing out Musto department as stock moves rapidly. Sheet music heavily discounted with per sheet rates and payment by draft, money order, or stamps.
Burke Building at 903 Second Avenue houses D S Johnston Co a general music dealer providing instruments and sheet music and related services from a central city location.
H M Palmer an accountant with the Bank of Montreal in New Westminster is missing. Seattle police were alerted by wire and a lookout is being kept. He left the bank last Wednesday saying he would go home and has not been seen since. Authorities fear he may have harmed himself after acting strangely in recent weeks.
Special Correspondence from London reports Mrs Jos Choate, the leading American woman in England, finally sat for a portrait after several photos. The image captures her charm noted by her husband and aligns with Carlton House Terrace historic ties to figures like Lady Curzon and John Hay, highlighting her prominent social status.
Charlie Givens an old timer at the police court was sentenced to 30 days in the chain gang for vagrancy. He is known for the liquor habit and spends time in the city jail or at Washington street saloons when in town. Co. D Hillman, a local real estate dealer, sought an injunction in superior court to restrain city from altering plots and street openings, claiming the changes would cause irreparable injury and be unlawful.
The steamer Reliance arrived in Seattle with Capt. Cc HH Dunham at the helm. It will be moved to Ball to undergo repairs and have a condenser installed. Moe and Ben, who brought the vessel from the turnbin river, have not chosen a definite route yet, with Tacoma or Bremerton as possibilities. The Reliance, 143 gross tons and 140 feet long, follows Athion’s lines and is said to be a speedy craft capable of carrying 1 200 ra. A. B. Martina, back from the Yukon on the Portland, joined the crew of men Redwood Cohen employed for hull tanks on Yukon steamers this summer.
Seattle and Tacoma professional baseball clubs stage a benefit match at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds support pitcher Willie G. Howe, who injured his arm in a Portia game during the last Seattle series.
A large bulkhead on Terry Avenue between Pike and Union broke after heavy rains last night. The collapse sent debris onto nearby heating property causing considerable damage to structures and roads in the area.
Detectives Lee Barbee and Charley Tennant report progress in cleaning Pike street and nearby districts after dark, claiming fewer temptations and a drift of illicit activity to other venues. They note reform has pushed street vice further away, while few pedestrians risk encounters on the now guarded sidewalks. Bonds for a $100,000 library site loan are printed and held for city approval before mayoral signing and final fundraising steps.
A will be given at rare M. FB church at cee ott avenue south and King street. Rev. Mr. Glass new of the church will conduct the event and all who desire to attend are welcome.
Joseph Green and Miss Mamie Crocer were quietly married last night at the home of Mr and born Milter at Green Lake. Rev J Gordon McPherson performed the ceremony. Many friends of the bride and groom were present.
A district auction sold low interest Hondas for 2500 dollars yesterday. The county sold the cars to a local brokerage firm at a cent rate tied to district No. 68. The next bid was reported per cant.
Robert Craig obtained a permit yesterday to construct a three story brick business block at 2200 Piret Avenue with an estimated cost of 17000 dollars.
A fragment reports four and four large dogs and references Arthur Quimby May Wright. Relatives urge police to locate them, detailing concern and family involvement in the inquiry.
Advert reads numerous shoe bargains across men women and youth categories. Offers include Vici Kid, patent calf lace shoes, Goodyear welted options, heavy leather lining and American lasts with substantial discounts. Sizes and quantities noted, with prices dropping from $3.50 to around $1.98 in select lines.
An extensive list of discounted goods follows with after six price cuts. Items include pillows, white Castile soap 3-pound bars, cretonne fabrics, peparations for upholstery, and a wide range of clothing and household textiles. Specifics cover quilts, cravats, hats, stockings, dresses, and belts with reduced after six sale pricing.
Saturday sale features four dozen black waists and assorted shades at 3.95, plus Peau de Soie silk waists in black and colors, velvets and Louisine fabrics, many sizes. Petticoats include silk and mercerized options from 1.00 to 2.75, with trims and ruffles noted.
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